The Israeli leader has been alienating his allies and is spiraling toward early elections.

In this scenario, neither bloc has enough seats to form a government. The current coalition holds 53 seats, while the opposition, plus Bennett, totals 57.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost another coalition partner amid an ongoing row over mandatory military service for ultraorthodox men, with the Shas party reportedly quitting the government on Wednesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government suffered a fresh setback on Wednesday as Shas, a key ultra-Orthodox party, decided to quit the ruling coalition, multiple Israeli media outlets reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost another coalition partner amid an ongoing row over mandatory military service for ultraorthodox men, with the Shas party reportedly quitting the government on Wednesday.

With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.

The most important similarity of all the two leaders, Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump are exhibiting, is their unwavering loyalty to their countries and to the people of Israel and United States of America, and as well a proven loyalty to each other.

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